munzieb Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I have a question about Excalibur 16/20 cutting deck. I have had this saw since early this summer and am extremely happy with its operation. I did remove the vacuum/dust collection system since it kept trapping small pieces and this seems to be SOP for many EX operators. My one issue is that the cutting deck is starting to have several scratch/swirl marks. I do try to apply packing tape to bottom but problems continue. Before I first bought the EX-16 I did a fair amount of research. The topic of scratched deck came up several times. One suggestion to address this was to have the top powder coated. I could not find this original posting and wondered if other EX operators have experienced this or seen this recommendation. I have a Powder Coat shop around the corner and would get a quote to get it done. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I got mine back in January and I can tell you mine looking a 100 x worse. My feeling is it is just comestic. Wax the table once in a while and don't worry (fret) about how it looks. New Guy and Lucky2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Is the table painted? Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Is the table painted? Mine looks like it's painted. Like Scott said don't worry about it and keep it waxed. That is my story and I am sticking to it. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Mine is scratched too. It doesn't affect my cutting so I don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I just receiven my new Ex 21. Even after minor usage, the paint shows signs of abrasion. I agree that it is just cosmetic. If I really became concerned, I would strip the paint on the working surface and go with a polished, waxed steel work surface. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Like Rosanna Dana on SNL, "Never Mind" LOL ! Always great feed back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Mine is the same way. Has not affected the performance or anything. I keep my top waxed. I think it is just extremely thin paint that wears off very quickly. Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I put a coat of paste wax on mine once a week and works fine but does look like it has been used ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Is the table painted? Yes painted a lite sliver - gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 My saw has a few scratches on it as well, but like most others here it doesn't affect my sawing. I give my saw a real good servicing twice a year, that servicing includes waxing the cutting surface with a real good paste wax. That seems to have helped, I don't get nearly as many scratches as I used to. I don't know what's going on with your saw, the scratches seem to be long ones. It almost looks as if you've drug a nail or staple over it in places, I never get long scratches like that. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Not sure about the long scratches, but I did have some long straight cuts. I typically sand off the bottom of my projects on my belt sander after I drill the holes and then tape and punch through with the blade. I'll have to try the wax to see if that helps. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) If it's an ex, and it's not scratched, it hasn't been used much. I have no paint left in the middle of my table. It will bother you at first, but you will get used to it. Edited October 20, 2016 by hotshot Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 My EX has the same look lots of scratches and has not affected anything. Wax is used and no problem. My Dewalt also looks the same as the EX. Figure it is the blade changing and feeding from top not hitting the hole with out trial and error sometimes. My name is Dan and i approve this message. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I have a question about Excalibur 16/20 cutting deck. I have had this saw since early this summer and am extremely happy with its operation. I did remove the vacuum/dust collection system since it kept trapping small pieces and this seems to be SOP for many EX operators. My one issue is that the cutting deck is starting to have several scratch/swirl marks. I do try to apply packing tape to bottom but problems continue. Before I first bought the EX-16 I did a fair amount of research. The topic of scratched deck came up several times. One suggestion to address this was to have the top powder coated. I could not find this original posting and wondered if other EX operators have experienced this or seen this recommendation. I have a Powder Coat shop around the corner and would get a quote to get it done. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Just put a piece of formica on,just like you would a counter.No wax ever need,very easy maintanance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 My Ex30 is over 16 years old, used on a regular basis and the table has very little for scratches. If the tables on the new Ex models are showing wear within a short period of use WOULD YOU NOT THINK THERE'S A QUALITY ISSUE? Jim Finn and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I agree with most of the ex cal owners. It,s only cosmetic. Mine gets a lot of use and it's scratched all over. Doesn't bother me at all. Never even waxed mine. I might though down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 If it's an ex, and it's not scratched, it hasn't been used much. I have no paint left in the middle of my table. It will bother you at first, but you will get used to it. pretty much! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Don't worry about it people will see you use it and mine is the same and I put WD40 PTFE spray on it no oil makes it slick. Roly http://www.wd40specialist.com/products/dry-lube/ great on your alloy windows hinges as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 UNCLE!! Scratches are like wrinkles. They are earned and show character. I'll keep scratching, cutting and having fun! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I don't see the point of painting the surface of the table. It is a work surface and it will wear. As long as my table is flat I am happy with Aluminum or steel. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Woodman Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 My old Sakura has an aluminum table and would make dark areas on the bottom of the wood,so I cut out a piece of 1/4" white acrylic and put double sided tape to hold it on . Ben there many years and still good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I thoroughly clean and wax the table on my Hawk, No black stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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